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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 07:39 AM
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well i went for aligenemt and my wheels are way way way way off. They are doing it as we speak. The dealer says it s going to get alot better when all 4 wheels will be aligned. I ll keep you posted.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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Hey there ya go s2kwhite I am sure the wheel alignment well help. Keep us posted on how the car handles.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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I realined my wheels, and added a x-brace. the car is alot better now, i even changed my mags again got g-racing seki, even lighter.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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This is why I have decided to go with Cen28s they give you 63mm offset so you can put 9 inch in the rear.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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i dont think you payed the same price as i did.

i use my oem wheels and s02 for track and 1/4 mile, for daily driving i'm ok with this..
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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Originally posted by Bieg
MY theory is that you "fixed" something that was not broken and totaly screwed up a great car.
you're theory implies that the car is perfect....which is far from true.

the stock set-up can be improved upon....
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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If you accelerate constant through a moderate turn (no sharp tug on the wheel) the stock S with understeer. I know you screwed up the stock handling characteristics, as others have commented on, but you might also be 'lifting' in the turn. That's the natural, and incorrect, reaction when things get loose.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Penforhire
[B]If you accelerate constant through a moderate turn (no sharp tug on the wheel) the stock S with understeer.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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I'm not an expert driver, but is it really accurate to say that lifting is the incorrect thing to do when things get loose? Sure, completely lifting is wrong, but you can't just keep your foot in it, can you? Wouldn't the correct action be to countersteer and lift a little, so the rear tires can grab again? If you stay in the throttle, wouldn't the rear continue coming around?
I'm still learning (and I haven't autocrossed the S, yet) so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. That's just what seems intuitive to me.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by mxt_77
[B]I'm not an expert driver, but is it really accurate to say that lifting is the incorrect thing to do when things get loose?
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